Santa Pur-suit - Waterloo
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Santa Pur-suit 2026
Santa Pur-suit 2026 is the 13th annual festive run held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Kitchener and Waterloo. The event warms up the parade route used for the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade.
Participants can choose from these options:
- 3 km
- 1 km
- Future Runner (Elf in Stroller) free registration required and must be accompanied by a participant in a different sub-event
All registered participants who select a suit option receive a full Santa Suit that includes a jacket, pants, hat, beard, and belt. The full Santa Suit must be worn during the event; participants not wearing the complete suit will be removed from further participation without refund. The event encourages retaining the Santa Suit for future years to receive an entry fee discount, and there are separate registration options for those who already own a suit.
Kit pickup is scheduled at Runners' Choice on November 19 and November 20 for all participants. Refunds are not available; deferrals and transfers are outlined in the waiver participants agree to at registration. The event listing shows 386 participants and indicates 187 spots remaining at the time of the listing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
